Obituary - Lenny Boin

Lesley Lenford “Lenny” Boin, 83, Nevada, MO, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada.

Lenny was born December 3, 1940, to Wesley Vernon and Mary C. (Miller) Boin in Kansas City, MO. They moved to El Dorado Springs, MO until after his father passed away in 1979, then he and his mother moved to Nevada. Lenny enjoyed gardening, bowling, riding his motorcycle, watching westerns on TV, and being with family and friends.

Lenny grew up on his family farm doing chores, working for neighbors, hauling hay, and mowing yards. When he moved to Nevada, he worked at Quality Products for many years. Lenny was loved by everyone and will always be remembered for his sense of humor and love for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Lenny was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, his twin Wesley Larry, Kenneth Dale, and Harold Wayne; and one sister, Karen Mae Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Debby Short (Lane), Nevada, MO, and Patty Pritchett (Scotty), Walker, MO; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Thank you to those who took care of him while he was still living at home (Jeannie Baldwin and Dr. Spangler) and all those at the nursing homes who took very good care of him.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Scotty Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Fostering Hope c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Death Investigation in Miami County Kansas

 

State Farm Student Athlete of the Week

We are happy to announce this week’s Athlete of the Week, Colin Kramer! Colin was nominated by Coach Moles after a great week. "Last week, we went 3-0 (at Archie, at Osceola, vs. Lakeland), which included him hitting a buzzer beater 3 against Archie to send the game to OT. Colin averaged 17.3 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 5.3 APG. He went 60% FG, 38% 3 pt, and 80% FT." Congratulations Colin, we enjoyed speaking with you!

About Colin:

Colin is a senior at Adrian High School and is involved in basketball. We asked Colin what he believes it takes to become an elite athlete. He told us, "it is more than just going to practice, you have to work just as hard outside of practice as you do inside. Also, building chemistry and trust with your teammates is very important.” The most influential person in Colin’s athletic career is Coach Basore. Colin explained Basore has taught him to be not only a better player but a better person. He has really helped build his character.

•Favorite sport: Basketball

•Favorite sports memory: last year when they beat Eldo in the district semifinals.

•Favorite athlete: Trae Young. Colin said he plays the game well and is fun to watch. Also, he likes to model the game after him.

•Favorite sonic drink: mango pineapple slushy

Colin is undecided on a college, but wishes to continue his academic and athletic career. His plan is to major in Business Management and obtain his real estate licenses.

We wish Colin and the Blackhawks the best of luck as they face Drexel tonight!

*Each week the athlete is awarded with a certificate and a gift card to Sonic. Each Athlete of the Week will be considered for one $500 scholarship which will be awarded in May.

Pictured left to right: Head Coach, Eric Moles; Colin Kramer, son of Kim Kramer; Baylie Pitts, State Farm

 

Rockville man escapes serious injuries after Bates County crash

On Monday February 12th around 6:40 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and the Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on Route B just west of Route N east of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2020 Toyota 4 Runner driven by 28 year old Allen M. McCurdy of Rockville, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a drainage culvert.

Allen M. McCurdy sustained minor injuries and he refused medical treatment at the scene of this accident.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240070179

Adrian girls wrestling news:

Your lady Blackhawks Wrestling Team fought tough this weekend in Nevada at the Class 1 District 3 tournament but was only able to come away with one qualifier for the state tournament in Columbia. 

That qualifier made history as Annabelle Rowe finished second in the 235 pound weight class becoming the highest girls finisher in program history at the district tournament. 

We are very proud of all of the team for their performance this weekend and excited to see what Annabelle will accomplish at the state tournament. 

We will see who will join her as the boys will compete next Friday and Saturday in Butler to see who punched their ticket to the state tournament #blackhawkswrestling

Butler FFA Chapter News:

The Butler FFA Chapter was well represented on Thursday at State Degree Screening.

State Degrees moving on to state for grading:
Miranda Foster
Mallory Taylor
Kyler Setzer
Rachel Dugan
Maddox Fennewald

Maddox Fennewald also won Area 7 Star Placement and will advance to state!

2024 Archie Courtwarming Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the 2024 Archie High School Courtwarming King and Queen Brayden Duckworth and Kaitlyn Newport! #ArchieStrong

Structure fire this morning in rural Henry County

This morning at 7:19 am the Tightwad Fire Department was toned out for a structure fire. We requested mutual aid from Clinton, Missouri Fire Department and Calhoun FD to help assist us. 

We want to thank them for coming and helping us and our community, We have reached out to the American Red Cross and local churches for the family and we have had a lot of people reach out, wanting to help the family.

I know Walmart in Clinton reached out to help and Dollar General in Tightwad is doing something for the family, please pray for this family in their time of need.

- Courtesy of the Tightwad Fire Department